Welcome to The Syntax Scroll!
In a world where tech news moves at the speed of light, it's easy to miss the most important stories. That's why I'm here to do the scrolling for you.
In this inaugural edition, we'll quickly catch you up on the top headlines from the past two weeks. From a major shake-up in the AI world to significant product releases from tech giants and important updates for developers, this is your bi-weekly dose of the tech news that actually matters.
Let's dive in.
OpenAI Launches New 'AI-Powered Jobs Platform' to Compete with LinkedIn
In a major move, OpenAI has announced plans to enter the professional networking space with a new AI-driven hiring service. The platform is designed to connect employers with AI-skilled talent, using advanced matching algorithms to pair candidates with job opportunities. This news signals a direct challenge to LinkedIn's dominance in the tech hiring market and highlights the growing importance of certified AI fluency.
OpenAI plans to take on LinkedIn with AI-powered jobs platform - The Times of India
Tech News : OpenAI is set to launch its AI-driven Jobs Platform by mid-2026, aiming to revolutionize hiring by connecting employers with AI-skilled talent. The pl
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Google Cloud Study Reveals Over Half of All Executives Are Deploying AI Agents
A new report from Google Cloud reveals that more than half (52%) of executives surveyed have already deployed AI agents in their organizations. The study highlights that early adopters are seeing significant ROI in areas like customer service, marketing, and software development, with a growing focus on data privacy and security when choosing AI providers.
Google Cloud Study Reveals 52% of Executives Say Their Organizations Have Deployed AI Agents, Unlocking a New Wave of Business Value - Sep 4, 2025
Second-annual ROI of AI Study highlights a new group of 'agentic AI early adopters' achieving higher returns in agentic AI use cases, including those related to customer experience, marketing,...
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Apple's Record-Breaking $9 Billion Sales in India Signal Growing Importance
Apple has achieved record sales in India, with revenues reaching $9 billion. The strong performance highlights India's emergence as a key consumer market and a growing production hub for the iPhone maker.
Apple’s India sales hit record $9 billion after big retail push - The Economic Times
Apple's sales in India surged to a record $9 billion last fiscal year, driven by strong iPhone and MacBook demand. This growth, a 13% increase, comes as Apple navigates plateauing global sales and geopolitical uncertainties in China. The company is expanding its Indian retail presence with new stores and strategic initiatives like student discounts to overcome high taxes.
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Microsoft Launches Free AI-Skilling Initiatives in Collaboration with the White House
In a major push for AI education, Microsoft announced a series of new commitments to support the Presidential AI Challenge. This includes making Copilot free for college students for 12 months, offering free LinkedIn Learning AI courses for teachers and students, and providing grants to educators. The initiative aims to close the AI skills gap and prepare the workforce for the future.
New White House commitments empower teachers, students, and job seekers through AI skilling and learning - Microsoft On the Issues
Microsoft unveils new commitments that support the Presidential AI Challenge and the AI Education Executive Order to empower teachers and students, build AI skills, and create economic opportunity.
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React Native 0.81 Released with Android 16 Support and Faster iOS Builds
For the mobile development community, the React Native team announced the release of version 0.81. This update includes support for Android 16 (API 36), experimental precompiled iOS builds for faster development, and stability improvements to the JavaScript API. The update marks a continued push for performance and developer experience in the cross-platform framework.
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That's all for this week's Syntax Scroll! I hope this roundup helped you stay on top of the latest in tech. I'll be back next Saturday at 6 PM IST with another curated list of headlines. Until then, happy coding!
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